Specialist Health Visitor - Homeless Health Visitor

CIH International Housing Group; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health organization is seeking a Health Visitor to support homeless families in London. The role involves managing caseloads, providing health programs, and advocating for families with local authorities. Ideal candidates will be registered nurses with experience in health visiting and safeguarding, committed to improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training and career development

Car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife with current NMC registration.
• Experience in health visiting and managing complex situations.
• Knowledge of NHS policies and child protection issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of families in temporary accommodation.
• Provide Healthy Child Programme and liaise with school nurses.
• Collaborate with services to empower families.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of NHS policy

Understanding of child protection issues

Education

Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife

Registered Health Visitor (SCPHN)

Current NMC registration

Evidence of ongoing post-registration education

Job description

Job summary

Homelessness is an increasing public health challenge impacting the health and well-being of children and their families placed in temporary housing. Children and their families are often displaced from their communities and schools. Boroughs may have multiple locations where homeless families are housed. The post holder will work in partnership to meet the needs of homeless children and families, aiming to reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes, especially during the first 1001 days and until they reach school age. Safeguarding children and young people at risk of harm is a key part of this role. The post holder will act as a resource for the mainstream 0-19 service, providing expert advice and guidance, and advocate for homeless families with stakeholders, particularly local authorities and MPs. The role also involves influencing policies affecting the health and wellbeing of residents in homeless and temporary accommodation.

Main duties of the job

1. Manage an enhanced caseload of families residing in temporary accommodation.
2. Provide the 0-5 Healthy Child Programme and 5-19 Healthy Child Programme, liaising with designated school nurses.
3. Collaborate with local statutory and mainstream services to empower families to access health and support services confidently.
4. Initiate, plan, and coordinate care for children and families in consultation with other professionals.
5. Adhere to CLCH's clinical standards.
6. Participate in evidence-based practice and audits to develop good practices, optimize resource use, and maintain standards.

About us

We care about our patients' well-being and yours! We offer:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service and local induction for the role.
• Car lease scheme (available for Band 5 and above).
• Flexible working options.
• Annual travel card loan.
• Training, support, and career development.

More about our benefits and working environment can be found here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for detailed skills, knowledge, and experience requirements.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse/Registered Midwife
• Registered Health Visitor (SCPHN)
• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of ongoing post-registration education and training.

Desirable

• Practice assessor/supervisor training or working towards it.

Experience

• Health visiting experience with managing complex and safeguarding situations.
• Ability to coordinate health promotion initiatives aligned with health improvement targets.
• Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary and inter-agency teams.
• Experience in workload management and care planning.
• Experience in evidence-based care.

Skills

• Knowledge of recent NHS policy developments.
• Understanding of current health and social care agendas and legislation, including child protection issues.

Key Attributes

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Desirable

• IT skills proficiency.

Additional requirements

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, and applicants must hold current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Central London Community Health Trust

Address: Wandsworth, Brocklebank Health Centre, London, SW18 4DU

Website: Employer's website